Bridging the Gap by Transitional Care
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 focused on measuring Adherence with discharge diabetes medications, Diabeted mellitus type 2 greater than one year, Patient with provider and prescriptions filled within CCHS
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males or females
- 18 to 85 years of age
- Historical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus greater than one year
- HbA1c concentration ≥ 8%
- Discharged from general medicine unit of John H. Stroger Jr, Hospital of Cook County
- Patient with provider and prescriptions filled within CCHS
Exclusion Criteria:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Major illness or debility, that prohibits the subject from participating in the study
- History of any hemoglobinopathy that may affect determination of HbA1c
- Non-English speaking patients
Sites / Locations
- John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Pharmacist Counseling
Standard therapy
Pharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to: Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route) Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia Defining glycemic & non-glycemic goal levels Explaining the importance of compliance with medications & appointments Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity
Standard therapy: Nurses distribute a education pamphlet on diabetes